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Tag: Fourth of July

Posted inOpinion

Land of those free to harm, home of those brave enough to go out in public

by Michael Romain July 5, 2022July 6, 2022

Fireworks displays in Oak Park, Forest Park and a litany of other Chicago suburbs were canceled after a gunman opened fire on people during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Monday afternoon, killing at least six, injuring at least 30 and traumatizing millions. Hundreds of thousands watched Chicago Sun-Times Reporter Lynn Sweet transform […]

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Oak Park cancels fireworks display after Highland Park mass shooting 

by Michael Romain July 4, 2022July 12, 2022

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